National Walking Day

Wednesday, April 03, 2013

Today is national walking day. So get out and walk. Walking is great for your heart. It's low impact and you can take it at any pace you want. They say to do 30 minutes a day at least, but don't forget that you can take it in 10 minute blocks.

Thanks for the great link. I 'celebrated' yesterday without even knowing it. Wednesday is usually my rest day, but I walked to the post office (5 mi roundtrip) at a leisurely pace to enjoy the good weather.

I heard on the radio this morning that is National Walking Day. I plan to walk after work with my dog. I was hoping it would be a little warmer, but will have to dress warmer and cut my walk a bit shorter!

I have walked all my life, to school all the way through college, for errands whenever I could, and now daily either outdoors or on a treadmill for my heart. I'm not a really fast walker (I have short legs) but I walk hills on a regular basis. I also use it as a stress reducer. If I'm upset or anxious I go for a walk, particularly a walk outdoors.